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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.04, 3,976.96 and 919.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.04, 3,976.96 and 919.24 is: 1,379.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.04 : 3,976.96 = 919.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.04/3,976.96 = 919.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.04x = 3,976.96 × 919.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.04x = 3,655,780.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,780.71/2,651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.00

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